Registered Nurse- Mental Health Care

Position Overview
Title: Registered Nurse I
State Role Title: 49112
Hiring Range: Starting Salary $89,253
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Northern VA Mental Health Institute
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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of individuals with serious mental illness in both acute and chronic phases.

Think critically in situations that require managing multiple priorities.

Formulate and implement broad‑based nursing actions and a variety of individualized treatment interventions in complex care situations.

Lead group leadership and dynamics.

Supervise performance, make judgments, and provide actionable positive and corrective feedback.

Delegate effectively in accordance with regulations.

Contribute to the cohesiveness of the work team and accept feedback from others.

Collaborate, problem‑solve, and negotiate with colleagues of the interdisciplinary treatment team and all departments and disciplines.

Utilize effective oral and written communication skills.

Apply knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical conditions, and biopsychosocial needs of patients, and the principles and practices of psychiatric nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

Active RN license to practice in VA or license‑eligible; multi‑state compact endorsement accepted.

Additional Considerations

BSN or higher education degree.

Prior work experience providing customer service.

Prior work in a health‑care setting.

Special Instructions
You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP; faxed, e‑mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five business days.

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

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EEO & Diversity Statement
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Other Important Information
DBHDS complies with federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance on Omnibus COVID‑19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation, requiring vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer is contingent upon meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

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